Is there a crack on your windshield? Driving with a damaged windshield can be dangerous. Regardless of its location, you should always consider getting it repaired. You might not be in any immediate danger but any sudden impact can cause the airbags to deploy and the rebound pressure might shatter the front auto glass of the car.
It is stated that 60% of the structural integrity of the roof depends on the windshield and incase of any roll-over accidents the windshield prevents the roof from collapsing. For the same reason, auto glass manufacturers carry out exhaustive tests on the windshield. There are certain things that you must refrain from doing when your car has a cracked windshield.
Refrain from Driving
It is always recommended not to drive with a cracked windshield. Any crack over a few inches is considered absolutely hazardous and the windshield must be replaced immediately. The larger the crack, the more danger it poses. In some countries it is essential to replace a cracked windshield in order to pass the safety inspection. Get your Audi, Lexus, or Volvo windshield replaced immediately if the cracks are in the line of sight of the driver.
Avoid using Defroster
During the winters, we often use the defroster in the morning to get a clearer vision. But this sudden blast of hot air on the cold surface may expand a windshield crack. The same stands for the air conditioner during the summers. This inevitable contraction and expansion may weaken the glass which makes it prone to more damage.
Do go for a car wash
If there is a crack on the windshield, going through an automatic car wash can be dangerous. An automatic car wash or any kind of washer can put way too much stress on the cracked windshield which may increase the size of the crack. In case of an emergency you can get it cleaned with a piece of cloth and wait for a wash till you get the windshield replaced.
Do not out pressure on the car
Any extreme motion that might cause your car to jolt can cause further damage to the cracked windshield. Starting from minor accidents to slamming the car’s door hard and driving over bumps at high speed, anything can increase the damage.
It is stated that 60% of the structural integrity of the roof depends on the windshield and incase of any roll-over accidents the windshield prevents the roof from collapsing. For the same reason, auto glass manufacturers carry out exhaustive tests on the windshield. There are certain things that you must refrain from doing when your car has a cracked windshield.
Refrain from Driving
It is always recommended not to drive with a cracked windshield. Any crack over a few inches is considered absolutely hazardous and the windshield must be replaced immediately. The larger the crack, the more danger it poses. In some countries it is essential to replace a cracked windshield in order to pass the safety inspection. Get your Audi, Lexus, or Volvo windshield replaced immediately if the cracks are in the line of sight of the driver.
Avoid using Defroster
During the winters, we often use the defroster in the morning to get a clearer vision. But this sudden blast of hot air on the cold surface may expand a windshield crack. The same stands for the air conditioner during the summers. This inevitable contraction and expansion may weaken the glass which makes it prone to more damage.
Do go for a car wash
If there is a crack on the windshield, going through an automatic car wash can be dangerous. An automatic car wash or any kind of washer can put way too much stress on the cracked windshield which may increase the size of the crack. In case of an emergency you can get it cleaned with a piece of cloth and wait for a wash till you get the windshield replaced.
Do not out pressure on the car
Any extreme motion that might cause your car to jolt can cause further damage to the cracked windshield. Starting from minor accidents to slamming the car’s door hard and driving over bumps at high speed, anything can increase the damage.
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